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Passive Data Collection from Non-Account Holders

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This definition extends Stripe's data collection scope beyond registered account holders to all parties engaging with the platform. The provision operationally establishes that passive data collection mechanisms—such as device and IP logging—apply across all user categories, creating a baseline data collection practice that applies to site visitors and other non-account interactions.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The provision authorizes Stripe to collect device information, IP addresses, and related personal data from visitors and non-account holders during their interaction with Stripe's services. Users operating within Stripe's ecosystem operate under terms that classify this passive data collection as a standard practice applicable to all interaction contexts, not limited to registered users.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Depending on the context, 'you' might be an End Customer, End User, Representative, or Visitor... Personal Data refers to any information associated with an identified or identifiable individual, which can include data that you provide to us, and that we collect about you during your interaction with our Services (such as device information, IP address, etc.).

— Excerpt from Stripe's Stripe Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
GLBA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Stripe Privacy Policy
Entity
Stripe
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 15, 2026
Last verified
April 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001875
Document ID
CA-D-00106
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
87ac9fcdb4b3be9c7831662daf59f5425643d84690f687c3e918ab83a226dd37
Analysis generated
March 15, 2026 11:47 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Stripe
Document: Stripe Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001875
Captured: 2026-03-15 11:47:00 UTC
SHA-256: 87ac9fcdb4b3be9c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stripe/stripe-privacy-policy/passive-data-collection-from-non-account-holders/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stripe's Passive Data Collection from Non-Account Holders clause do?

This definition extends Stripe's data collection scope beyond registered account holders to all parties engaging with the platform. The provision operationally establishes that passive data collection mechanisms—such as device and IP logging—apply across all user categories, creating a baseline data collection practice that applies to site visitors and other non-account interactions.

How does this clause affect you?

The provision authorizes Stripe to collect device information, IP addresses, and related personal data from visitors and non-account holders during their interaction with Stripe's services. Users operating within Stripe's ecosystem operate under terms that classify this passive data collection as a standard practice applicable to all interaction contexts, not limited to registered users.

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